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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,286.02, 451,651.86 and 184,043.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,286.02, 451,651.86 and 184,043.01 is: 253,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,286.02 : 451,651.86 = 184,043.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,286.02/451,651.86 = 184,043.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,286.02x = 451,651.86 × 184,043.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,286.02x = 83,123,367,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,123,367,786.50/327,286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,977.75

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